Light source head and image forming apparatus
US7948004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S257/918
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-scanning light source head comprising: a substrate, surface emitting semiconductor lasers arranged in an array on the substrate, and at least one thyristor disposed on the substrate and serving as a switching element selectively turning ON and OFF light emission of the surface emitting semiconductor lasers, and an image forming apparatus using the same are provided.
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